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Kellogg's Special K vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kellogg's Special K and Plantain chips

  • Kellogg's Special K is richer than Plantain chips in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Special K is 808% higher.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 137 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. Kellogg's Special K contains 54.9µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips contain 0.4µg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
4
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6
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +2786.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Selenium +13625%
Contains more Magnesium +491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +1383%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Kellogg's Special K
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Plantain chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +2786.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Selenium +13625%
Contains more Magnesium +491.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +1383%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Copper +10.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
10
:
2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Vitamin A +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2718%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +28500%
Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
Plantain chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2718%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +28500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
4
:
1
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Protein +680.3%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Fats +1553.1%
Kellogg's Special K
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Plantain chips
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +680.3%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Fats +1553.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
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2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2834.8%
Kellogg's Special K
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Plantain chips
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2834.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Special K Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Special K Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 72g 60.34g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 2.28g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 73.4g 63.84g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 12.69g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1.4g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 23mg 9mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 28mg 0.97mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 48mg 78mg Plantain chips
Potassium 53mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 667mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.69mg 0.37mg Kellogg's Special K
Copper 0.179mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 54.9µg 0.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 1386IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 69µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 5.04mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 0IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 32.1mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.065mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.04mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 0.802mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.46mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 35µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.185g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 8.337g Kellogg's Special K
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

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Kellogg's Special K Plantain chips
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Kellogg's Special K
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.937g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.